​Creative Storytelling

(0.5 to 1 day)

Storytelling is the oldest form of education. Stories have been told for the purpose of passing down tradition, cultural beliefs and history. Storytelling has also been used to give abstract concepts concrete meanings, and to teach values formation. Stories are effective because of its beginning-middle-end format. The human train of thought has the same structure, and this is how we make sense of everything in the world.

Can you imagine how much more effective you could be in teaching through storytelling?

Storytelling in the classroom makes students more engaged and enthusiastic to learn, because they would always be eager to know “what’s next”. It also sparks creativity and imagination. Be warned though, that storyTELLING is not the same as story READING. Story reading is one-sided, and is no different from data-dumping an hour’s worth of textbook lessons to the students. Storytelling, on the other hand, is an interactive and highly participatory activity.

In this workshop, teachers will learn not only the principles of storytelling, but also practice how to use storytelling elements and strategies to make it an effective teaching tool.OBJECTIVES:

Identify the characteristics of storytelling that makes it an effective teaching tool

Discover and demonstrate the 4 vital elements of effective storytelling